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1 held Olivia close against my chest, her small frame shivering from her

unexpected dip in the Moonlit Reflection Pool. The moonlight caught the droplets of water in her chestnut hair, making them shimmer like

tiny crystals.

"Why did you pretend to be sick on your second day at Canis Enterprises?" I asked, my voice stern despite the concern churning inside me.

She remained silent, her emerald eyes deliberately avoiding mine. The stubborn set of her jaw told me she

wouldn't answer easily.

"Olivia," I pressed, my tone hardening with Alpha authority. "Answer me."

Still nothing. Just the sound of her chattering teeth and the faint scent of venison and moonberry sauce from

the dinner she'd barely touched.

With a frustrated sigh, I adjusted my grip and began walking toward the exit of the Moonlit Garden. My driver would be waiting with the car, and Olivia needed to get warm before she caught a chill.

"Put me down," she finally spoke, her voice barely above a whisper. "People will see."

"Let them," I replied, tightening my hold.

Her small hands pushed against my chest. "Please, Ethan. I don't want more gossip."

Pack politics were brutal, especially for an Omega without a

Alpha Overcoat over her face as we passed a group of pack members near the entrance. Their curious eyes followed us, and I heard

see that? The Alpha King carrying

was with

"Shh! He'll hear you!"

focusing instead on getting Olivia to the waiting vehicle

holding the door

face betraying no surprise at

wet mate

Grove," Olivia said

her a sharp look.

Grove is my home," she insisted, her emerald

heat up." I instructed Maxwell, ignoring her protest.

moving swiftly to the driver's seat.

П

the vents of the

from me as possible. Her wet clothes clung to her skin, and despite

reaching for her feet before

away. "What are you

shoes are soaked.

hands, Grasping her ankle firmly but gently, I removed first one shoe, then the other, followed

and pale. I rubbed them between

she gasped, trying to pull away.

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